Tag Archives: Fishing news

The Ultimate Guide to Spring Fish Migrations: Where to Catch Them

May 7, 2023 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Sarah

Springtime is a magical season for fishing enthusiasts. The melting of ice and snow creates ideal conditions for fish migration, making it the perfect time to cast a line and reel in some trophy-sized catches. In this article, we will …

Kemp Signs Georgian Fishing Rights Bill

May 3, 2023 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Garrett

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 115 into law, which guarantees Georgians the right to fish in navigable portions of the state’s rivers and streams. The need for the bill arose when a property owner along a portion of …

Women Who Fish Are Healthier and Happier According to Recent Studies

May 1, 2023 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Brandy

Fishing is often seen as a male-dominated activity, but recent research has revealed that women are increasingly taking up the sport. In this article, we explore the rise of female anglers and the reasons behind their growing interest in fishing. …

Hammerhead Sharks and Tarpon are Fighting in the Keys

April 28, 2023 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Brandy

There is a fascinating battle happening right now between hammerhead sharks and tarpon, two of the most powerful predators in the ocean. In the Florida Keys these incredible creatures are colliding and fighting for their place in the underwater ecosystem. …

Recall Issued for Lil Anglers Kid Casters No Tangle Combos

April 23, 2023 | 🪝 Gear | Baitshop Kevin

Lil Anglers has issued a recall for about 78,500 children’s fishing rods sold with Kid Casters No Tangle Combos due to violating the federal lead content ban. The fishing rods contain levels of lead that are harmful if ingested by …

Recycling Fishing Gear Could be a Future Solution for Plastic Containment

April 18, 2023 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Sarah

Fishing gear is a major contributor to the problem of ocean plastic. While the Florida Keys economy is heavily reliant on fishing, the plastic-based equipment used has a negative impact on the environment. Net Your Problem is a company working …

Salmon Fishing Season in California has been Cancelled

March 13, 2023 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Sarah

Due to drought conditions that have been building over the past several years, officials in California have cancelled the salmon fishing season. Watch the brief news clip below and learn how this is affecting the fishing industry in the Golden …

Anglers Stumble Upon a Shark Feeding Frenzy

March 4, 2023 | 🪝 Featured | Baitshop Rob

15 miles off the coast of Louisiana, angler Mark Hardesty was fishing for yellowfin tuna on his boat when he came across a literal shark feeding frenzy. Watch the short news clip below and see the shocking footage he captured …

Shark Lands on Fishing Boat in New Zealand

November 16, 2022 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Garrett

The classic movie Jaws features a scene where the massive shark winds up on the deck of the boat, and something similar just happened for real in New Zealand. Watch the short clip below of the moment a mako shark …

Minnesota Anglers Sets New State Muskie Record

November 1, 2022 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Kelly

Recently, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources certified a 58.25-inch muskie caught by angler Eric Bakke as a new state record catch. Bakke caught the record fish on Mille Lacs Lake and broke the previous record that stood for three …